GNU/Linux Leftovers

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 17, 2025

• GNU/Linux

  • HowTo Geek ☛ I Run a Full Linux Desktop in Docker Just Because I Can

    Like me, you've probably heard the unofficial rule of Docker: it's for lightweight, headless servers and command-line applications, not for graphical interfaces. Most of us follow this rule for good reason—CLI is what Docker was built for. But what happens when you break the rules?

    I decided to do something out of the ordinary. My goal was to run a full-fledged Linux desktop inside a container. I don't want just a shell; I want a fully functional GUI that exists where it's not supposed to. This is what happened when I tried.

  • Instructionals/Technical

    • XDA ☛ 6 Linux command line tricks everyone should know

      The Linux terminal may seem rather daunting when you’re accustomed to Windows' menu-based interface, but its utility is nothing to scoff at. Rather than forcing you to navigate through a barrage of options and menus just to fix an error, the CLI nature of the Linux terminal makes troubleshooting a breeze. Likewise, installing applications and packages from the terminal is a lot easier than using executables. Having used Linux for years, I’ve picked up a couple of ways to elevate my CLI experience, and here’s a compilation of my favorite terminal tricks.

  • Games

    • HowTo Geek ☛ Bored on Linux? Try These 7 Open Source Ports of Classic Games

      If you're using a Linux computer, you may think many games you want to play, especially a vintage classic, is going to require futzing with compatibility layers and other nonsense—if it's playable at all. In reality, right at your fingertips are many fun and free games that emulate the ones you remember.

      I've done a lot of digging in Linux software repositories in my time. They're the places you get your standard free and open source apps like Firefox and LibreOffice. I've also found them to be absolute treasure troves of classic-inspired games you can play without any special configuration, compatibility layers, or emulator tools. If you know where to find them, you just download, install, and get out that game controller.

• Distributions and Operating Systems

  • Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications

    • Liliputing ☛ Lilbits: Desktop Linux apps on Android phones, Xbox PC gaming on ARM-based computers, and a cheaper Kindle color

      Google recently added an experimental Linux terminal app to Android that installs Debian in a virtual machine and lets you run command-line apps. But if you’re running the latest canary builds of Android 16 on a Pixel 6 or later smartphone, it’s also possible to enable support for applications with a graphical user interface.

      Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman took things for a spin to give us an idea of how things work so far, and how to set it up yourself.